Still looking to buy my first road bike, I've ridden several but have pretty much narrowed my choice down to three. A Kuota Kharma with Sram Rival for $2700, a Orbea Onix with Sram Rival for $2200 or ,after riding a 08 CR1 team with a 105 group, having a local shop build up a CR1-SL frame with Sram force for $3500. Which is more than I really need to put into a bike but I'm thinking this would be one hech of a bike! Here is the build list:

Frame- 2007 CR1 SL (originally a built bike, parted out, never ridden)

SRAM Force GXP 172.5 34- 50 crankset NO CUPS
Truvativ SRAM GXP English cupset
SRAM Force rear road derailleur
SRAM Force Braze-on front derailleur
SRAM OG-1070 10spd 12-26 cassette
SRAM PC-1090 10spd chain w/PowerLock
SRAM Force front/rear brake caliper set
SRAM Force Shift/Brake lever set
FSA RD-400 700c Wheelset 20/24 Shimano Black
FSA SL-K 31.6 x 350mm Carbon Seatpost
FSA Omega Compact 44cm 31.8 Rnd Rd Bar Blk
FSA OS-150 31.8 100mm 84 /96d Rd/Mtn Stem Blk/Car
Cinelli cork tape,blk, OE Pack
S Italia FK Black Steel Rails
Maxxis Re-Fuse 700x23 Black Folding Bead
Maxxis Re-Fuse 700x23 Black Folding Bead
Quality 700c x 18-23mm 48mm PV Road tube 101g
Quality 700c x 18-23mm 48mm PV Road tube 101g
Look Keo Easy Road Pedal

What do you think? I'm not into racing, just looking for a good comfortable bike to put a lot of miles on, Centuries, MS 150 ..., and not want to upgrade anytime soon. Thoughts?

I have an Addict, a friend has a CR1 SL which I ride on occasion. They are both very light and stiff and therefore great for climbing/accelerating. However, vertical compliance is minimal so you do feel most everthing on the road. I would not consider the CR1 a comfortable Century bike compared to the other carbon frames on the market. Try before you buy, remembering that wheels are also a huge component of ride quality so ideally test ride frames with same wheels.
Speaking of wheels, I would stay away from FSA's. Check the reviews on this site.
Also check out the review by Cyclingnews on SRAM Rival - good bargain compared to Force.
http://www.cyclingnews.com/tech.php?id=tech/2007/quickspin/12-27